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IPIM and Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce jointly organise the “3rd Training Course for Talents of the Macao´s Convention and Exhibition Industry”
The “3rd Training Course for Talents of Macao´s Convention and Exhibition Industry”, jointly organised by Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM) and the Department of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs of the Ministry of Commerce of the People´s Republic of China, was satisfactory held in Hangzhou, from 12 to 15 July. The said course, which combined theory with practice, will help to enhance the professional level of Macao´s MICE industry and strengthen exchanges and co-operation between professionals of Macao´s convention and exhibition industry and their counterparts in Mainland China.
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Consumer Council released latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Surveyed spots included supermarkets in N. Sra. de Fátima Parish
Consumer Council conducted its third ‘Supermarket price survey’ in July on 14 July for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included 14 supermarkets in Toi San, Ilha Verde and Fai Chi Kei areas in N. Sra. de Fátima Parish.
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Foreign exchange reserves and nominal effective exchange rate index for the pataca – June 2017
The Monetary Authority of Macao announced today that the preliminary estimate of Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves amounted to MOP159.2 billion (USD19.80 billion) at the end of June 2017. The reserves increased by 4.3% from the revised value of MOP152.7 billion (USD19.02 billion) for the previous month. Macao SAR’s foreign exchange reserves at end-June 2017 represented 11 times the currency in circulation or 91.8% of pataca M2 at end-May 2017.
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Tourist price index (TPI) for the 2nd quarter of 2017
Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the second quarter of 2017 went up by 0.92% year-on-year to 126.35, marking the first year-on-year increase since the second quarter of 2015. The year-on-year increase in the second quarter of 2017 was mainly attributable to rising charges for hotel accommodation and restaurant services, as well as dearer prices of local food products. Among the various sections of goods and services, price indices of Accommodation, Restaurant Services and Food, Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco rose by 9.21%, 5.99% and 3.49% respectively. On the other hand, price indices of Clothing & Footwear and Transport & Communications decreased by 10.43% and 7.96% respectively year-on-year, on account of reduced prices of handbags, men’s clothing and airfares.
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GMBPF 2017 opens end of July Building a platform for business and trade between Guangdong and Macao enterprises
Jointly organised by the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute and Department of Commerce of Guangdong Province, Guangdong and Macao Branded Product Fair 2017 (GMBPF 2017) is scheduled to take place at the Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall B, The Venetian- Resort- Macao, from 28th to 30th July. Embracing trade, cultural exchanges, shopping, leisure and entertainment, GMBPF 2017 is an important annual exhibition for both Guangdong and Macao and has gained wide acceptance and popularity from various sectors, playing an important role in strengthening trade and economic co-operation between Guangdong and Macao and promoting Macao’s economic diversification.
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Aeronautical authorities of mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao ink MOU to enhance their cooperation on air traffic management
The aeronautical authorities of mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR signed the Memorandum of Understanding for the Cooperation between Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR to enhance the efficiency of Air Traffic Management on 13 July 2017. The three parties agree to boost the capacity to ensure their joint management of air traffic and to construct a database to enhance their research studies and planning work.
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Consumer Council released latest ‘Supermarket price survey’ Surveyed spots included 13 supermarkets in N. Sra. de Fátima Parish
Consumer Council conducted its second ‘Supermarket price survey’ in July on 13 July for the implementation of Section 2b), Article 10, Law 4/95/M of 12 June. Surveyed locations included supermarkets near Iao Hon Market and the Border Gate area (Portas do Cerco ) in N. Sra. de Fátima Parish.
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ARTmusing Film Carnival at CCM Young cinema on screen
The Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presents “ARTmusing Film Carnival” featuring eight international films curated for younger audiences. Depicting a diversity of lives and social portraits, capturing different cultures and distinct cinematic styles, the series is bringing a screening for everyone, from children with their parents to teenagers.
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ARTmusing Film Carnival at CCM Young cinema on screen
The Macao Cultural Centre, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, presents “ARTmusing Film Carnival” featuring eight international films curated for younger audiences. Depicting a diversity of lives and social portraits, capturing different cultures and distinct cinematic styles, the series is bringing a screening for everyone, from children with their parents to teenagers.
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UM’s Portuguese Language Summer Course attracts record number of applicants
The Department of Portuguese under the University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Arts and Humanities is celebrating its 31st edition of the Portuguese Language Summer Course. The opening ceremony will be held on 17 July at 6:00pm in the University Hall (N2). During the event, the department will welcome more than 450 participants of this edition. The course aims to help students enrich their lives during the summer holiday through intensive Portuguese language lessons and interactive cultural activities.
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